What is the primary purpose of recoding in data analysis?
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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To change the format of the dataset for aesthetic purposes
To transform values into new categories for better analysis
To delete unnecessary variables from the dataset
To replace numerical values with string values
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which type of recoding allows you to modify values while keeping the original data intact?
Automatic Recode
Recode into Same Variable
Recode into Different Variable
Compute Variable
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 2 pts
Which of the following is NOT a reason to use automatic recoding in SPSS?
Convert text (string) variables into numeric data
Ensure consistency in coding large datasets
Maintain alphabetical order in coding
Delete missing values from the dataset
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 2 pts
Which of the following methods is most appropriate for identifying potential outliers in a dataset of exam scores?
Calculating the mean and standard deviation, then identifying scores that is 3 standard deviations from the mean
Creating a histogram and looking for scores that appear in the highest bar
Sorting the data and removing the first and last 5% of scores automatically
Using a pie chart to visualize the distribution of scores
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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When calculating a 5% trimmed mean for a dataset, what is the correct procedure?
Remove the lowest 5% of data points and calculate the mean of the remaining 95%
Remove the highest 5% of data points and calculate the mean of the remaining 95%
Remove the lowest 2.5% and highest 2.5% of data points, then calculate the mean of the remaining 95%
Remove the middle 5% of data points and calculate the mean of the remaining 95%
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 2 pts
Which of the following variables is an example of a dichotomous variable?
Age in years
Gender (Male/Female)
Education level (High School, Bachelor's, Master's, PhD)
Satisfaction rating (Very Satisfied, Satisfied, Neutral, Dissatisfied, Very Dissatisfied)
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 2 pts
What are monotone responses in survey research and what do they typically indicate?
When participants select the same answer for all questions, indicating strong agreement with all statements
When participants select answers in a consistent pattern, showing reliable and valid responses
When participants select the same answer for all questions, often due to disengagement or survey fatigue
When participants select answers randomly, indicating lack of understanding of the questions
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